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If these were a GR, Uptown enthusiasts might find their heart skipping a beat, but in comparison to some of the others we’ve seen, this latest Nike Air Force 1 Bespoke is relatively tame. This pair was configured by Koizumi and just like Nike Sportswear‘s favorite Far East influencers, this design offers a glimpse of brighter days to come. The teal suede upper is so lush and soft that when paired with pink accents, you might mistake these for a fresh tuft of cotton candy. It’s quite a delicious design and you can see more photos by clicking on the jump below. If you were going to spend $820 on the AF1 Bespoke experience, would yours lean toward South Beach like these?
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Derek Anderson and his finely-trimmed goatee were once the earliest members of the Team Jordan list of athletes. The University of Kentucky alumni began his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers and earned a reputation as a dependable scorer with a solid all-around game, and during his season with the 2006 NBA Champions Miami Heat, Anderson was the recipient of Player Exclusive colorways of the Air Jordan V Low in White/Varsity Red-Black and and Black/Varsity Red. The ‘Home’ version could be considered as a low-cut version of the original White/Varsity Red-Black colorway, but the ‘Away’ is in a colorway that we’ve never seen in the Air Jordan V before. Another interesting fact is that the Air Jordan V Low was only produced in women’s sizes and it should be noted that Anderson’s PE’s are listed as ‘WMNS’ in the inner tongue label, although these probably are a true Mens size 13. Would you have copped these if a release was made? Check out the detailed shots of both colorways after the jump and to pick up one of the two pairs (or both) of these Jordans, check out the auctions from sole_supreme on eBay.
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Can you have two ‘firsts’ in fashion? California-based skate and streetwear boutique HUF says yes with the second shipment from its Spring 2011 Delivery One collection. They’ve got all the cut-n-sew you could ask for, but let’s focus on the footwear, shall we? First up is the new HUF Tahoe lowtop with black and grey suede pairs adding caramel leather accents atop white soles. The Genuine lowtop chukka is also dropping in grey and black, with the Southern in black or white plus caramel leather splitting the difference. These and three new Choice lowtops are all pictured after the jump so click through and let us know which of these low key designs stands out to you.
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Bieber Fever had tons of tween girls going nuts and voting him MVP of the Celebrity All Star Game despite him shooting worse than Kobe Bryant in last year’s Finals Game 7. Just like young Justin, his fans had gone ‘crazy’, but that’s what happens when you get caught up in the glitz and glamor of Hollywood. Despite Bieber’s 3-11 shooting performance, he managed some street cred amongst the sneakerhead set by rocking a pair of adidas Crazy 8s, Kobe Bryant’s second adidas Basketball signature. And it’s a sign of things to come, with craziness turning to flat out madness with these new NCAA-inspired colorways. The Crazy 8 ‘March Madness Pack’ includes Notre Dame, UCLA and Kansas colorways, plus the immortal bred look as worn by the Louisville Cardinals. Click through to see all four pairs and grab yours today from Eastbay.
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One of the biggest gripes about Nike’s ‘Vintage’ treatment of its shoes is that the pre-yellowing is almost unnecessary. While it does provide the ‘vintage’, beat-up sneaker look, that’s something that we can do on our own. By wearing them. Over time. The Air Jordan AJKO, for example, was a highly popular Jordan Retro in 2010 that many scrubbed down with various cleaning materials to make them white as new, and the same was done for the Nike Dunk Low VNTG in the ‘Ultraman’ colorway from the anticipated Be True To Your Street Pack. After a nice scrubdown with wet tissue, they cleaned up pretty well, don’t you think? Check out the full before-and-after below courtesy of Dunkbar and let us know if you’d consider giving them a clean. Want to give it a try? Cop a pair now on eBay.
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The Staples Center played host to the 2011 NBA All-Star Weekend, but beyond the games were a number of great sneaker-related sub-stories – all of which were presented thanks to our round-the-clock coverage of one of the biggest footwear-related events of the year. The All-Star Game, Dunk Contest, 3-point Shootout, Skill Challenge, and Celebrity All-Star Game featured a ton of great kicks like the Hyperdunk 2011, Nike Basketball All-Star Colorways, adidas Basketball, and surprisingly, Chinese brand PEAK. The All-Star Game not only drew in the best talents in the NBA, but the biggest celebrities, as Jay-Z, P. Diddy, Beyonce, Justin Bieber, and many more of today’s hottest celebs came out to join in on the fun.
The All-Star Weekend was also a perfect opportunity for footwear brands to show off what they had in store; Jordan Brand’s complete transformation of Footaction in Culver City gave event-goers an opportunity to experience the Air Jordan 2011 as well as meet and greet the label’s top athletes. Nike Sportswear/Basketball also set up shop on Hollywood and Vine and a great ‘Los Fearless’ event space, which was the primary setting for the World Premiere of ‘The Black Mamba’. In that short film, we got a look at Kanye West’s Nike Air Yeezy 2 – a topic that caused an outburst of debate and hype among our readers. The past weekend was jam-packed with great stories so continue reading for a full recap of the 2011 NBA All-Star Weekend.
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Showcased at the Jordan Brand Takeover at Footaction in Culver City was the Dave White x Air Jordan 1 for the Jordan Brand WINGS for the Future program. Combining history with artistry, the Air Jordan 1 conceptualized in the eyes of world-renown artist and sneakerhead Dave White resulted in a patriotic rendition of the spark plug that ignited the high-powered Jordan Brand engine. Featuring a red brush strokes on the heel, a dipped-in-gold toe with Dave White’s signature paint splatters, gold speckling on the laces and red on the canvas tongue label, the Dave White x Air Jordan 1 exists in a limited quantity of twenty-three pairs and are available for auction – all proceeds going to the WINGS for the Future effort. Check out these new detailed images of the Dave White x Air Jordan 1 and let us know what you think.
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The stars came out on Sunday night to watch the 60th NBA All-Star Game that was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. A number of celebrities were spotted sitting courtside at the game including Lil Wayne, Drake, Kanye West, Diddy, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Nick Cannon, Lenny Kravitz, Spike Lee, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and more. Lil Wayne and his Young Money labelmates, Drake and Mack Maine, were seen sitting together while Weezy was spotted with a pair of Louis Vuitton Acapulco sneakers on. Diddy who wasn’t too far away from Weezy and Drake wore the Air Jordan XIII Retro’s in White, Black, and True Red. Kanye West who made is rounds courtside before performing at halftime with Rihanna was seen wearing the Black and Infared Air Jordan VI’s that he’s been wearing for the past couple of weeks at a number of events. And of course there’s Justin Bieber who rocked a pair of Supra Skytop II’s. Check out who else was in the house after the jump.
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Jordan Brand athlete Chris Paul joined Bun B for a nice Q&A and fan meet-and-greet session during the 2011 NBA All-Star Weekend at Footaction in Culver City. The retail spot, which was transformed into a complete Jordan Brand experience and exhibit, was the epicenter for many Jordan-related events, and for this particular occasion, the starting point guard for the New Orleans Hornets and Western Conference All-Star Team was on hand to answer questions and spend time with his fans. Sneaker News gave you a look at the Jordan Brand Takeover of Footaction in Culver City, but here’s another look at what was on display; Jordan items from wall-to-wall, with a gorgeous display of the Air Jordan 2011 and other Jordan items like the Jordan Brand x G-Shock and Jordan Brand x Kayo skate decks. Chris Paul, who has four signature shoes with the Jumpman label, was wearing the Air Jordan 60+ in Black/Varsity Red-White while Bun B was wearing the Playoff XIII. Continue reading for a visual recap of the event and of the Footaction space and let us know what you think!
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For the 2011 NBA All-Star Weekend, the three-stripes brand had strong representation throughout all the events from NBA All-Stars and participants as well as celebrities from off the court. Dwight Howard, Derrick Rose, Serge Ibaka, and Wesley Johnson were all major players during the All-Star Weekend festivities, but these events in particular shed some light on the playful side of the sport. Dwight Howard invaded Foot Locker in Santa Monica, acting as an employee for a day while meeting and greeting his biggest (and smallest) fans. Snoop Dogg also hosted the adiHOOP 3-on-3 basketball tournament, which featured other notable celebrities such as The Game, Chris Brown, and Mr. Slim Chin himself Ken Jeong alongside adidas Basketball athletes Matt Barnes, Toney Douglas, Jrue Holiday, Wesley Johnson, and Serge Ibaka. Participants were seen wearing the Snoop Dogg x adidas adiPure as well as ‘Dogg’ inspired athletic gear. Check out both events below and let us know what you think.
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